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blass · 16-09-2005, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Kenni Judd

If there is no other shade around your growing area (e.g., trees that might
block morning or afternoon sun), then I would go with the 50%. We tried
growing brighter than that, here in South Florida, and ended up having to
add another of layer of shade.
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Kenni Judd
Juno Beach Orchids
http://www.jborchids.com

"blass" wrote in message
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I would like to know what would be the "best" percentage of shade net or
cloth to use for vanda strap-leafed to obtain the most blooming? BTW, I
live in the tropics.

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blass

Thanks Kenny!! I am thinking the underlying difference between South Florida and the Philippines would have to be the fact that there is always a cloud cover over our skies most of the time - reason why our vanda straps here can tolerate full sun 9 hours straight. The cattleya people here keep insisting on having our cattleyas placed under full sun, too with no harm done.